47 people including thirty civilians, fourteen soldiers and three army auxiliaries were killed on Wednesday August 18 in an attack by suspected jihadists against a military convoy escorting civilians in northern Burkina Faso, the government announced. Burkinabè.
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A mixed convoy made up of civilians, elements of the defense and security forces (FDS) and volunteers for the defense of the homeland (VDP) was the target of a terrorist attack 25 km from Gorgadji (North) , during which 30 civilians, 14 soldiers and 3 VDP were killed
”, announced the Burkinabè ministry of communication.